General Motors has recalled over 62,000 vehicles due to a break pressure issue that could lead to fires.
Impacted vehicles include the 2019 to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado models in 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD, General Motors told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a memo on June 25
The recall includes 62,468 vehicles altogether, the company said.
Here’s what we know about the issue and what General Motors is doing to fix it.
What’s the issue with the vehicles?
According to General Motors, the brake pressure sensor assembly on the recalled vehicles may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch, causing a short circuit. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit, increasing the risk of a fire while consumers are driving or parked.
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Which vehicles have been impacted?
Most of the impacted vehicles are 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD trucks made between January 20, 2023 and March 19, 2024. General Motors said about 10,097 of them run the risk of malfunctioning, per manufacturing records.
“Vehicles prior to 2019 model year use a different design and are not affected by this recall,” the company said. “2024 model year vehicles that were produced with a brake switch wire harness that includes a silicone sealant are not affected by this recall.”
Altogether, the recall includes vehicles listed as:
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 10,097 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 7,339 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,948 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,632 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 6,424 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD – 5,439 vehicles
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 5,102 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 3,635 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,248 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,191 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 2,135 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD – 1,804 vehicles
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 514 vehicles
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 483 vehicles
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 415 vehicles
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 389 vehicles
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 360 vehicles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD – 313 vehicles
What should drivers do if they have the impacted vehicles?
Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harnesses for free, General Motors said.
The company notified dealers on June 12. General Motors plans to mail letters to owners by July 28. Once the repair is available, the company will mail a second round of letters.
Until the recall repair is complete, owners should park outside and away from buildings.
Who can drivers call for help or information?
Drivers can contact:
General Motors customer assistance at 1-866-467-9700 and ask about recall no. N242482680.
The NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov and ask about recall no. 25V390.
The company said these vehicles were previously repaired under recall no. 23V266 and need to undergo the new repair.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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